What is the JAMB subject combination for Physical and Health Education?

The compulsory UTME subjects for Physical and Health Education are English Language plus English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Government.

What O'Level subjects are required for Physical and Health Education?

Candidates need credit passes in 5 O'Level subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Government.

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Physical and Health Education

Complete JAMB subject combination, O'Level requirements, departmental cut-off marks, and list of Nigerian universities offering Physical and Health Education.

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UTME Subject Combination

These four subjects must be selected during your JAMB UTME registration:

1. English Language2. Mathematics3. Biology4. Government

* English Language is compulsory for all candidates.

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Common Candidate Mistakes to Avoid

Not matching your JAMB subjects to your teaching specialization (e.g. Mathematics Education needs strong Mathematics, not Biology).
Assuming Education courses are 'easy admission' — cutoffs vary a lot by specialization and school.

Admission Quota & Screening Policy for Physical and Health Education

In Nigerian federal and state universities, admission into Physical and Health Education is governed by official JAMB admission quota guidelines:

45% Merit Quota

Reserved strictly for candidates with the highest aggregate scores regardless of state of origin.

35% Catchment Area

Allocated to candidates originating from geographically linked states for federal universities.

20% ELDS Quota

Designated for Educationally Less Developed States (e.g. Sokoto, Zamfara, Taraba, Bayelsa) to promote access.

Universities Offering Physical and Health Education

Historical Cutoff (2026)

Fountain University

Osun State · FUOSHOGBO

140

Cut-off (2026)

Nigerian Defence Academy

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